Robert Earl Keen Band Release ‘Santa is Real’ Instrumental Christmas Album
They spent 20 years backing Robert Earl Keen now, for the first time, they are stepping into the spotlight themselves. The Robert Earl Keen Band recorded a instrumental Christmas album, performing as the 'Xmas-Men'. The album features 12 new instrumental versions of classic Christmas songs plus, a new version of 'Merry Christmas from the Family'.
These songs have been given a western swing twist that make them more upbeat and playful. Think, Bob Wills singing Christmas Carols and you have this album, only instrumental. The album would make a great Christmas gift for someone or for yourself to play during holiday parties.
The Xmas-Men will be performing live at Robert Earl Keen's 'Merry Christmas for the Fam-O-Lee' which will be touring Texas in December.
TOUR DATES:
12/9 - San Antonio, TX @ Tobin Center for the Performing Arts
12/11 - Midland, TX @ Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center
12/17 - Mission, TX @ Las Palmas Race Park
12/18 - Corpus Christi, TX @ Brewster St. Ice House
12/19 - Austin, TX @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater
12/20 - Galveston, TX @ The Grand 1894 Opera House
12/26 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues
12/27 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
12/28 - Fort Worth, TX @ Bass Performance Hall